Ruth Silverman predicts........

[Siouxcountry]

Ironman's Senior Editor Ruth Silverman's predictions for the 2008 Ms International, Fitness, & Figure International. :)

LINK (http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/ruth/?p=64)

Ms International


Iris Kyle
Yaxeni Oriquen
Dayana Cadeau
Lisa Aukland
Betty Pariso
Most likely to make those predictions wrong and break into the top five: Debi Laszewski and Kristy Hawkins
Never count out: Betty Viana and Annie RivieccioMs Fitness International


Kim Klein
Oksana Grishina
Jen Hendershott
Julie Lohre
Tracey Greenwood
Julie Palmer
Poised to move up (in addition to Oksana and Julie L.): Bethany Gainey
Wildcard: Tanya MerrymanMs Figure International


Gina Aliotti
Jennifer Gates
Sonia Adcock
Latisha Wilder
Paola Almerico
Amy Fry
Most likely to make the above wrong and crack the top six: Natalie Benson and Catherine Anderson.
Wildcard: Juliana Malacarne

[MsGuns]

i got a chance to hang out w/ her at nationals in Dallas...

[Siouxcountry]

Some industry gossip. :popcorn:

LINK (http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/blogs/ruth/?p=67)

Predictions Redux—Reflections on Going Out on a Limb

By Ruth Silverman

Lmao ever since I made my “predictions” for the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival women’s pro bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitions in Columbus, Ohio, on “Living Beautiful Radio” (see the February 7 entry). It could be my imagination, but I seem to have had more than the usual “Ruthie-I-love-you-but…” phone and e-mail messages in the days after we did the Webcast. Since the contests are still a week away, I thought I’d share a couple of the how-it’s-going-to-go-downs that have come from, shall we say, industry insiders who have their sources. Then, if they come to pass, you’ll know you read it here first.

Fitness. This one was actually mentioned by co-host Nancy Di Nino during the interview (catch the replay at www.LivingBeautifulRadio.com (http://www.livingbeautifulradio.com/)), but I didn’t get to follow up with her. I suggested that Kim Klein would repeat as Fitness International champ; Nancy said that “everyone” was saying that it was Jen Hendershott’s show. Now, if you’re handicapping that lineup, you’re either going pick Hendershott, the ’05 champ, who was second last year and third at the Olympia, or you’re going to pick Klein, who though she wasn’t at her best at the O, still came in second—ahead of Jen. Either woman would be a reasonable “prediction,” but I can’t think why anyone would assume it was Jen’s show. Hmmm.… Maybe they know something.

Women’s bodybuilding. After hearing my comments that Dayana Cadeau would not take Iris Kyle at the Ms. International—and, in fact, that Dayana would be third—I got a call from a friend who likes to get into it with me about these matters. Folks my friend was talking to, including perhaps a couple of judges, had more than suggested that Cadeau had pushed multi-time Ms. Olympia Kyle harder than the score sheets suggested at the O—and that they were ready for a change. “Cadeau will beat Iris at the Arnold,” my friend said with authority. My reply? “It could happen. Nobody’s right all the time.” Then I got another call from my friend.

Figure. Now, pay attention, ’cause I’m not going to name names here. My friend wanted to tell me that a certain figure gal was certain to be moving into the top five. Since this is someone everyone thinks should be in the top five, I couldn’t see where the fire was. My friend then mentioned that the athlete was reportedly now working with a certain (trainer/management company/supplement company)—supposedly the reason for her ascent. My reply? “Is she also going to be bringing down those shoulders?”

Chuckling, I thanked my friend for the gossip and said I’d stand by all my predictions. (It could happen.) It’s all in fun, and I’ve never won the Oscar pool either. As a reporter and columnist I’ll be just as delighted if Hendershott wins the Fitness I, Cadeau finally overtakes Kyle and/or our mystery gal breaks into the top five at the Figure I as I’d be if my predictions came true. They’re all wonderful athletes, and, frankly, it’s a good story either way, eh?

[Shelly]

quite interesting!!!

i honestly NEVER know what to think...but i do know that we will be there waitin in anticipation!!:popcorn:

[dvsness]

Figure comments - When she says bringing down shoulders I think of Amber but she's not doing the AC, so I'm :confused:

[SBT]

Yeah I was a little lost on that one too... can't wait to see how it all turns out though!!

[gymdiva]

I told sbt today that I thought it'd be jen hen for fitness, Iris for fbbing, phil or victor for men, and didn't have the slightest for figure :D

[SBT]

I disagree with some of the top 5 chosen, just going off what I have seen in person... granted none of that was lately either though.

[MFroio]

That's my call and secretly my wish! I competed with her the past two years and she is the BEST, awesome, sweet beautiful etc etc etc :bowdown::bowdown: just my thought

[bree marsh]

i agree with figure for the most part....i really hope amy fry does well, i love her physique. i also like chastity sloan, she may break top five if she is on! for fitness, i am a huge jen hen fan, so i hope she dominates! but kim will be extremely hard to beat, great physique as well! i really hope julie lohre is in the top 5 and i am very interested to see what oksana brings it terms of routine AND physique....gettin excited!

[Femphysiquefan]

That's my call and secretly my wish! I competed with her the past two years and she is the BEST, awesome, sweet beautiful etc etc etc :bowdown::bowdown: just my thought

Hey Melissa!! Good to see you on here, and best of luck in the Amateur show!! :respect::respect:

I predict Lisa for FBB, Gina for Figure and Oksana for Fitness.

[dvsness]

Hey Melissa!! Good to see you on here, and best of luck in the Amateur show!! :respect::respect:

I predict Lisa for FBB, Gina for Figure and Oksana for Fitness.

I predict Iris, Gina and Kim (agree with Ruth on 1st, but not top 5). I'd like to see Cathy place well in FBB.

[KP DIVA]

Figure- For some reason I'm leaning towards Jen Gates 2 win...I just really luv her physique....not 2 hard not 2 smooth..just right IMO. if they are holding tight as 2 why Ms. Savell wasn't invited...then Gina is too big and as much as I luv Latisha Wilder....she'll be out also b/c she's always tight, tight, tight. I call her the mini bodybuilder...I just look at her in amazement!! I luv Natalie's physique...but once again...her delts IMO may keep her out of Top 5 if they are following the new rules.

FBB-I don't have a clue! I like Kristy's look...I heard she only beat Britt Miller by one point. I personally like both of their physiques for FBB. But if history plays right..it will be Iris again.

BB- I LUVS me some Victor Martinez.....too bad he won't be on stage. Phil Heath looked absolutely beautiful at the Iron Man...so I'm going w/ him for the #1...but then I'm not sure what Dexter is look'n like so who knows! El MO (sorry can't spell his name) surprised everybody at the Iron Man so he may crack Top 5 also.